Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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